At the funeral of Omagh suspect Seamus McKenna his sister pushed through the colour party, knelt at his grave and prayed... showing a deep, unspoken pain at what had been done BelfastTelegraph.co.uk They paraded into the graveyard in white shirts and black ties. There were dozens of them, including several of the Omagh bomb suspects. Flanked all around the graveyard were Garda riot police and mounted officers. A helicopter hovered over our heads. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/life/features/at-the-funeral-of-omagh-suspect-seamus-mckenna-his-sister-pushed-through-the-colour-party-knelt-at-his-grave-and-prayed-showing-a-deep-unspoken-pain-at-what-had-been-done-37216282.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/life/features/article37216276.ece/8dcd9/AUTOCROP/h342/2018-08-15_lif_43273482_I3.JPG Email They paraded into the graveyard in white shirts and black ties. There were dozens of them, including several of the Omagh bomb suspects. Flanked all around the graveyard were Garda … [Read more...] about At the funeral of Omagh suspect Seamus McKenna his sister pushed through the colour party, knelt at his grave and prayed… showing a deep, unspoken pain at what had been done
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India plans manned space flight by 2022
India plans manned space flight by 2022 BelfastTelegraph.co.uk India will send a manned flight into space by 2022, premier Narendra Modi announced as part of India’s independence day celebrations. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/india-plans-manned-space-flight-by-2022-37217855.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/article37217852.ece/f7822/AUTOCROP/h342/bpanews_5fe430e1-cf01-4e3c-9135-ab573acf6cdf_1 Email India will send a manned flight into space by 2022, premier Narendra Modi announced as part of India’s independence day celebrations. He said India will become the fourth country after Russia, the United States and China to achieve the feat and its astronaut could be a man or a woman. The space capsule that will transport India’s astronauts was tested a few days earlier. Rakesh Sharma was the first Indian to travel in space, aboard a Soviet rocket in 1984. As part of its own space programme, active since the 1960s, India … [Read more...] about India plans manned space flight by 2022
Widow blasts Lambeg Drum order as ‘attack on family culture’
Widow blasts Lambeg Drum order as 'attack on family culture' BelfastTelegraph.co.uk A widowed mother of six has slammed her council for "attacking" her family's culture after the local authority threatened court action to drown out the sound of Lambeg drums. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/widow-blasts-lambeg-drum-order-as-attack-on-family-culture-37217297.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/incoming/article37217593.ece/beefa/AUTOCROP/h342/erritt%20Family%20%2009.jpg Email A widowed mother of six has slammed her council for "attacking" her family's culture after the local authority threatened court action to drown out the sound of Lambeg drums. Kelley Sterritt (44) was stunned when officials from Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council hand-delivered a noise abatement notice to her Markethill home. She said it severely restricted her children's ability to carry on a family tradition and keep the memory of their late father - a renowned … [Read more...] about Widow blasts Lambeg Drum order as ‘attack on family culture’
Woman pedestrian (80s) killed after being hit by 4×4 in Northern Ireland
Woman pedestrian (80s) killed after being hit by 4x4 in Northern Ireland BelfastTelegraph.co.uk A woman has died after she was knocked down by a 4x4 car. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/woman-pedestrian-80s-killed-after-being-hit-by-4x4-in-northern-ireland-37217766.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/article37185850.ece/38bd5/AUTOCROP/h342/bpanews_2fbe7233-feca-4efb-a0be-6bbce2ba6c74_1 Email A woman has died after she was knocked down by a 4x4 car. The incident happened in the Victoria Street area of Keady on Tuesday at around 6.30pm. Police said the woman aged in her 80s was hit by a blue Toyota Landcruiser. Anyone with information is asked to contact police The road has been reopened to traffic. Belfast Telegraph Digital … [Read more...] about Woman pedestrian (80s) killed after being hit by 4×4 in Northern Ireland
£1m investment sees Northern Ireland lakeside resort expand guest facilities
£1m investment sees Northern Ireland lakeside resort expand guest facilities BelfastTelegraph.co.uk A family-run lakeside resort has unveiled its latest expansion following a £1m investment with support from First Trust Bank. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/northern-ireland/1m-investment-sees-northern-ireland-lakeside-resort-expand-guest-facilities-37215720.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/northern-ireland/article37215719.ece/88a19/AUTOCROP/h342/2018-08-15_bus_43274735_I1.JPG Email A family-run lakeside resort has unveiled its latest expansion following a £1m investment with support from First Trust Bank. Situated on the shores of lower Lough Erne in Co Fermanagh, Rossharbour has completed extensive landscaping across its six acres of land and added three luxury self-catering lodges to the site, bringing accommodation capacity up to 84 guests. The resort now boasts four unique glamping pods, each with a private hot tub, five wigwams, … [Read more...] about £1m investment sees Northern Ireland lakeside resort expand guest facilities